Seneca Barge Fleeting Proposal Controversy Continues
Concerns for Scenic Illinois River Section and Wildlife
A standing-room only crowd was present for an agenda item on the December 18th, 2024, Seneca Village Board meeting. Representatives from Illinois & Michigan Oil Company, LLC, gave updates on their proposed development of a large barge fleeting facility along 1.6 miles at the south side of the river.
Local/Municipal Elections Coming Soon
Local politics really matter! Your village, town, city, township, or other local governmental entities like township road commissioner are up for election this spring.
Support Wind Energy!
Please contact your Peoria County Board representative or your Stark County Board representative to let them know you support wind energy.
Robinson Park Hill Prairie Restoration
Starting at Robinson Park, a new wave of volunteers will come together to clear brush and begin the restoration of a rare and threatened ecosystem, the hill prairie.
| HOI Group Meetings and Events |
Winter Hike at Sommer Farm Park » |
Sommer Farm Park 6329 N Koerner Rd, Edwards |
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Winter is a great time to get outside and see the world in a fresh new light. Enjoy an invigorating walk through wooded trails and open fields, sip a cup of hot chocolate as you warm by a fire in a 19th century log cabin, and learn about the remarkable history of the early Peoria family that settled here. Exact distance and route may depend on weather and trail conditions. Dress warmly and with appropriate footwear. For more information, call Robert Rowe, 309-370-2575. Registration is required. |
Movie Night: Common Ground » |
Universalist Unitarian Church 3000 W Richwoods Blvd, Peoria |
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Join us for a screening of Common Ground, a film that explores how regenerative agriculture can help heal the soil, our health and the planet. This award winning film features an all-star cast, including Woody Harrelson, Laura Dern, Jason Momoa, and Donald Glover, backed up by a list of environmentalists, climate scientists, and working farmers. Film and refreshments, followed by discussion of environmental issues. Sponsored by the HOI Sierra Club and Diverse Metamorphosis. |
Hike at Forest Park Nature Center » |
Forest Park Nature Center 5809 N Forest Park Dr, Peoria Heights |
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Join us for a hike at Forest Park Nature Center in Peoria Heights. There are seven miles of beautiful trails at this official state natural area. There is also a visitor center with exhibits and a store. Registration is required. |
We share your worries for the future. So very much is at stake it is overwhelming from local to world concerns. But you are a member or friend of Sierra Club and Sierra has not stopped working. We will not stop advocating for a healthier environment for our families and for our future. Please know that your Sierra membership matters. Your support by clicking an email alert, making a phone call, or helping in any way you can is needed and makes a difference. Please know you as a Sierra member are key to enabling Sierra Club continues.
Please take time outside for your own peace and renewal. Please know you have friends who care with you for this precious, beautiful planet. Find Joy! There is beauty around for you to see and find strength for each day. Seasons are changing for new delights ahead!
- Joyce Blumenshine